Woman seen in viral video assaulting traffic officer remanded

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NEWS– The woman who is seen in a viral video assaulting a traffic police officer has been charged and remanded.

In a viral video is Mercy Timbitwire Bashisha who is being accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on 18th October 2024 at Lugogo traffic lights.

Timbitwire Bashisha has on 21st October 2024 appeared before the Nakawa Magistrate Court in Kampala.

While in court, the accused (Timbitwire Bashisha) has been charged with  assault,  attempted simple robbery of   an EPS machine, Failure to comply with the police officers directives, Careless driving and Driving with an expired insurance.

She has been remanded until 4th November 2024 when she is expected to appear before court again.